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Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

Software Engineer, Telematics

Palo Alto, California (Remote)$116.3k–$160kfulltimemidAdded today

About this role

Join Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies to develop embedded software for next-generation electric vehicles. This role focuses on building high-performance telematics systems using modern C++ and Rust, with expertise in operating systems, networking protocols, and resource-constrained environments.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop embedded software applications using Modern C++ (C++20+) and Rust for vehicle systems
  • Write comprehensive unit tests using GTest and GMock to ensure code quality and reliability
  • Implement real-time embedded systems with deep knowledge of memory management, concurrency, and multi-threading
  • Optimize performance in resource-constrained automotive environments
  • Develop communication protocols and security implementations including mTLS and Protocol Buffers
  • Integrate middleware components such as MQTT, gRPC, and TCP/IP stacks for vehicle connectivity

What they're looking for

  • Modern C++ (C++20 and above)
  • Rust programming
  • Embedded systems development
  • Operating system concepts (memory management, concurrency, multi-threading)
  • Networking protocols (MQTT, gRPC, HTTPS, TCP/IP)
  • Protocol Buffers and data serialization
  • Linux-based systems
  • GTest and GMock unit testing frameworks

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with performance bonus eligibility
  • Equity compensation through Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
  • Comprehensive health coverage and retirement savings programs
  • Flexible time off and family planning programs
  • Global benefits package supporting employee wellbeing
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Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is developing next-generation software-defined electric vehicles through a joint venture, focusing on systems architecture, battery management, and safety-critical systems. The company is hiring engineers in software architecture, embedded systems, functional safety, test integration, and audio systems to build reliable and compliant EV platforms.

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Likely interview questions

  • Describe your experience developing embedded systems in resource-constrained environments and how you optimized performance in such settings.
  • Walk us through a project where you implemented real-time communication protocols like MQTT or gRPC and the challenges you faced.
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